Reimbursement Tools and Resources

Acclarent has created various resources to provide general reimbursement information associated with sinus surgery and airway dilation procedures.

Balloon Sinuplasty Reimbursement Highlights

Balloon-only ESS payment rates are appropriate and adequate to support Balloon Sinuplasty In-Office.

In facility-based, “hybrid”, ESS procedures, balloon catheter instruments may continue to be used as adjuncts to traditional tools.

Additional Information

Balloon-only CPT® codes may be used in conjunction with traditional ESS CPT® codes for separate sinuses in a common procedure

Balloon-only CPT® codes may not be used in conjunction with traditional ESS CPT® codes in a single sinus

Per AAO-HNSF coding guidelines, the use of balloon catheter tools may be coded with traditional ESS CPT® codes when 1) balloon catheter instruments are used in conjunction with other tools and 2) tissue is removed as part of intervention on that sinus

Endoscopic Airway Surgery

This information is provided for informational purposes only and represents no statement, promise, or guarantee by Acclarent concerning levels of reimbursement, payment, or charge. Similarly, all CPT® and HCPCS codes are supplied for information purposes only and represent no statement, promise, or guarantee by Acclarent that these codes will be appropriate or that reimbursement will be made. It is not intended to increase or maximize reimbursement by any payor. We strongly recommend that physicians consult with the payor organization with regard to its reimbursement policies.

For Patients

OpenMyEars.com

Acclarent, Inc. has created a dedicated website for patients that provides valuable information about Eustachian tube dysfunction, its symptoms, and potential surgical options. You can direct your patients to the site to provide them with background so you and they can make informed choices.

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ACCLARENT® Balloon Sinuplasty Devices are intended for use by or under the direction of a physician who is trained in the use of Acclarent Technology. ACCLARENT® Balloon Sinuplasty Device use has described risks, including tissue and mucosal trauma, infection, or possible orbital injury. Prior to use, it is important to read the Instructions for Use and to understand the contraindications, warnings, and precautions associated with these devices, as well as all products mentioned on this resource.

Caution: Federal (US) law restricts the sale, distribution or use of these devices to, by or on the order of a physician. Third party trademarks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners. This site is intended for visitors from the United States and published by Acclarent, Inc., which is solely responsible for its contents.

RELIEVA SPINPLUS® Balloon Sinuplasty System and RELIEVA ULTIRRA® Sinus Balloon Catheter are indicated for dilation of maxillary sinuses in children 17 and younger. All referenced studies below included limited use of the devices in frontal and sphenoid sinuses, for which the safety and effectiveness for children 17 and under has not been establised.